Description
These Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince are a bold and satisfying meal made with tender noodles, protein-rich turkey, and a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce of gochujang and peanut butter. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 180 g thin wheat noodles
- 400 g turkey mince
- 100 g frozen vegetables (peas, corn, capsicum)
- 5 ml neutral oil for cooking
- Sauce:
- 50 g gochujang paste
- 25 g smooth natural peanut butter
- 20 g powdered peanut butter
- 25 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar or zero-calorie sweetener
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 g bone broth paste (optional)
- 1/4 cup reserved noodle water
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of noodle water, then drain.
- In a small bowl, mix gochujang, peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, bone broth paste (if using), and a splash of hot water until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add turkey mince and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Add frozen vegetables halfway through and cook until soft and fully heated.
- Pour the sauce and reserved noodle water into the pan. Simmer for 2–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked noodles and toss everything until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute turkey with chicken, beef, or tofu for variation.
- Use rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Add chili oil or fresh chilies for more heat.
- Double the recipe for meal prep – it stores well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
